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INDUSTRY NEWS

March 9, 2026

Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on

Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs…
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INDUSTRY NEWS

March 9, 2026

Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength

Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS

March 6, 2026

“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules

New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

FRANCHISE NEWS

March 9, 2026

Harcourts Queensland strengthens operational leadership with appointment of Hunter Macri

Harcourts Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Hunter Macri as its new Business Operations Manager.
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FRANCHISE NEWS

March 9, 2026

High-performer Dominic Pike brings Ray White to Muswellbrook

For Dominic Pike, the road to opening Ray White Muswellbrook was a natural career progression and part of his long…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

March 6, 2026

Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent

From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy transforms property…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS

Features

March 4, 2026

Off-market sales explained

Discover how off-market property sales work in Australia, why sellers choose them, and how new agents can navigate this hidden…
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Features

March 3, 2026

Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset

NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all the answers,…
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Features

March 2, 2026

AML is shaking up real estate – and some are still in denial

As Australia steps up anti-money laundering laws, real estate offices face a new reality. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell says…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

SUPPLIER NEWS

March 10, 2026

REACH Australia and New Zealand announces 2026 cohort of high-growth PropTech companies

Second Century Ventures’ 2026 REACH ANZ cohort features five innovators in CRM, recruitment, and AI, marking seven years of scaling…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

March 5, 2026

Buyersagents.com.au fuels 40% growth in buyer connections, cements industry standards with 100th verified buyers agent

Buyersagents.com.au hits a 100-agent milestone and 40% connection growth, setting a new professional standard through a rigorous verification process in…
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SUPPLIER NEWS

March 3, 2026

Aussie partners with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia

The new season returns on Wednesday 4 March 2026 on BINGE and Foxtel, airing weekly over 12 weeks. Selling Houses…
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OPINION

LEADERSHIP

March 4, 2026

The three-person leadership model transforming agencies

For many agency principals, growth becomes a trap. The bigger the business, the more decisions land on one desk -…
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OPINION

February 23, 2026

Beyond the transaction: why the modern real estate agent must be a community pillar

Adrian Knowles explains how modern real estate agents are moving beyond transactional roles to become trusted community advocates, using technology…
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OPINION

February 16, 2026

The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas

When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in real estate teams
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST

INTERNATIONAL

February 26, 2026

John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture

The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for making the…
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AI

February 25, 2026

When execution is cheap, judgment is worth the premium

In an era where AI eliminates the "blank page," human judgment becomes the industry’s scarcest resource. Success now belongs to…
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Real Estate Agent Events

February 19, 2026

RWC kicks off 2026 with AI, compliance and 18% growth surge

Ray White Commercial's inaugural Symposium brought together 300 network members to celebrate an 18 percent growth in transaction value while…
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News

February 11, 2026

realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT

Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.
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Back to Basics

February 11, 2026

Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first

With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring and long-term…
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Features

January 28, 2026

If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist

In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way to place…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE

Celebrity Homes

March 9, 2026

David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills compound sells for US$13 million

The late filmmaker's sprawling creative estate, built over decades, found a buyer six months after listing – though it sold…
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Celebrity Homes

March 6, 2026

Demi Lovato’s Hollywood Hills home hits the market for US$10.9 million

The four-bedroom estate above the Sunset Strip spans more than an acre with panoramic views from Downtown LA to the…
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Celebrity Homes

March 5, 2026

Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers

The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.
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CONTRIBUTORS

OPINION

February 5, 2026

Stop chasing silver bullets and start stacking points

Consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. Avi Khan believes that when the market gets noisy, the best agents win by…
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OPINION

February 4, 2026

When affordability solves one problem and creates another

As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the unintended consequences.
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LEADERSHIP

February 2, 2026

When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency

What a leadership discussion reveals about authority, succession and when loyalty holds agencies back.
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EVENTS

News

February 11, 2026

REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025

REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles and Hayley…
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Real Estate Agent Events

January 29, 2026

Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence

Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge the gap…
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Real Estate Agent Events

January 28, 2026

Finalists named for REA’s 2025 Excellence Awards

REA has shortlisted 24 submission finalists across eight categories who are now in the running for a top spot among…
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ELITE AGENT TV

Elite Agent TV

February 6, 2026

Edge Case: Will The Real Estate Office Still Exist in Five Years?
Elite Agent TV

January 30, 2026

Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
Elite Agent TV

January 30, 2026

Tony Morrison: Why Your Best Listing Presentation Happens in Your Office, Not Their Kitchen

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LISTING + MARKETING

March 5, 2026

Say less, sell more: what the ‘Dilution Effect’ means for real estate agents

Discover the "dilution effect" with Niro Sivanathan and learn why listing every…
February 17, 2026

How to build a referral machine

Real Estate Coach Jimmy Burgess shares the exact strategies top-producing agents are…
January 16, 2026

Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing

Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin…
December 11, 2025

The four-letter code helping agents sell more than just property

Derek Thompson argues that success in selling, whether it is a home…
December 10, 2025

How Verified Data Is Changing Real Estate Prospecting

Top real estate agents are revolutionizing prospecting by leveraging verified property data…
December 10, 2025

Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever

As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting…

LEADERSHIP

February 26, 2026

Why growth only works when strategy and infrastructure keep pace

After a $25 million launch, Matt Lahood shares the hard lessons of growing…
February 20, 2026

Switch off to switch on: how smarter boundaries sharpen your edge in real estate

Why real estate agents can’t switch off - and how to stop…
January 29, 2026

Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”

As real estate leans harder on automation and AI, performance gaps are…
January 27, 2026

The two things that have the greatest impact on a real estate career

Luke Evans, General Manager of Sales NSW/ACT for The Agency, says the…
January 22, 2026

When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards

When Tristan Brown talks about leadership, he does not start with targets…
January 20, 2026

As a leader, you need to learn your entire business

If you’re growing a real estate agency, you know there are different…

FEATURED CONTENT

March 7, 2026

Presentation strategy delivers $800k result before property hits market

A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott has sold off-market for $800,000 after Carol…
March 6, 2026

Calm under pressure: Why Reika Dzupinka believes great leaders are “stress dampeners”

Domain’s Reika Dzupinka shares lessons on leading high-performing teams, career advice for…
March 6, 2026

Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction Returns with Award-Winning Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis

The Good Friday Appeal (GFA) charity house auction, one of the highlights…
March 6, 2026

Barry Plant has important conversations at International Women’s Day Lunch

Every March, the Barry Plant International Women’s Day Lunch creates space for…
March 6, 2026

Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city

Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing,…
March 6, 2026

The Limitless Group merges with Locate Property, launching REMAX Locate

REMAX The Limitless Group continues its growth with the announcement the multi-award…
March 6, 2026

Mark Bouris headlines The Agency’s Elevate conference

More than 300 real estate professionals across the country came together for…
March 6, 2026

Bilingual marketing campaign delivers suburb record in Rowville

Raymond Indrawan of WIN Real Estate has set a $3.316 million suburb…
March 6, 2026

Cash offer seals Kelmscott house sale in seven days

A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott sold for $756,000 in seven days after…

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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

March 5, 2026

Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status

Dubai’s property market slows as geopolitical tensions hit investor confidence, but brokers say most stalled deals could still close if…
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Celebrity Homes

February 26, 2026

Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion

American artist Hunt Slonem adds Newport’s historic Seaview Terrace to his real estate portfolio, drawn by its Gilded Age grandeur…
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FRANCHISE NEWS

February 13, 2026

Leadership focused growth strategy positions Ray White A T Realty across Auckland

Ray White A T Realty Group is continuing its growth trajectory with the acquisition of two new offices in Auckland…
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

First National Real Estate announces 2025 SA/NT state award winners

March 2, 2026
RWC announces James Linacre as CEO

March 2, 2026
Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone

February 27, 2026
Ross Lewis joins Coronis Ascot

February 26, 2026
Savills hires nine executives as commercial investment activity surges

February 25, 2026
Barry Plant head office puts culture first with personal training, chicken & gravy

February 24, 2026

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